Do Some Good
Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:52Final Update: If I have this right… ONE. THOUSAND. ONE. HUNDRED. FIFTY. DOLLARS!
WE DID IT!!! WE DID IT!!!
Our current goal is 260 comments… but I’m holding on hope that more people will step in with donations (of any amount) if we hit higher numbers! <3
Keep it coming! And to think, this started as a ten dollar drive. Rock on, Lovelies!
From $10 to $1,100!!! Incredible!!! (Also, shout out to Mara who already donated $50. As did I – you get this nice email from the UN Foundation, signed by Ted Turner. Which the wonderful Shiloh has gotten to, as well as Liza. 
And an amazingly beautiful other contributor.) Now please comment to make sure Ali, Courtney, Bree, Vivian, Stacy, Tigris, Carly, HelenKay, Lauren, Donna, and Jennifer have to step up as well! Well, Ali, Courtney, Bree, and Vivian are done for. Cheers, everyone!) Likari, Ann Marie, and our very on C2 stepped in as well! And the very kind and generous Magdalen. And Shelli – and so many more.
Today is Social Good Day. You can see hashtags on twitter with #SocialGood
YOU have the power in your hands to make sure a minimum of $975 on my/our part gets donated to (RED). Please make it happen.
Most of you know about Mashable, which is actually a company/something I know less about. Social media opinions are for another post. (RED) is an organization I’ve kept on my radar for a while, because of my interest in ONE.
The Global Fund (where all (RED) money goes) invests 100% of (RED) funds into HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. I’m totally cool with giving them my money.
Need or want more reasons to feel good about this?
Why you should feel good about supporting the (RED) cause today:
- Thirty-three million people in the world have AIDS. Twenty-two million live in Africa.
- Every day 3,800 people die in sub-Saharan Africa from AIDS.
- It costs just 40 cents per day for the life-saving medicine someone living with HIV/AIDS in Africa needs to help them live a healthy and productive life.
I’m poor- I have no job and have law school loans, but this is important to me. I wish I could give more… but here’s what I’m going to do. If 10 people comment on this post today, I’ll donate $10 to the (RED) fund. [And let's hear it for optimism, because if there are a whole slew of comments, I'll re-assess that amount.]
I included a [multiple links] of the (RED) video too, as WordPress hates me and strips my video code. Anyway – come on Romance Community, I know we can do something awesome. Help me give away my money – and now I challenge you. What are you going to do?
Oh – and here’s something else totally easy for you to do – and where I got/ganked the idea – comment on these blogs, and they’ll donate too! *I copied this list from My Aim is True – wanted to give credit.
- Bake It Pretty – Amanda is one of my favorite clients and best friends! Get inspired to bake some yummy treats.
- Yuping Liu-Thompkins – Yuping, a super smart friend of mine who’s an expert in internet marketing and customer loyalty
- Reina Communications – my good friend Michelle (this meetup was her idea!) and one of my awesome clients, we are going to Blogworld together in a few weeks! Vegas baby! Look for some videos from that adventure.
- Greater Good Life – Michelle’s personal blog about how easy it is to live well, be generous, and do social good
- Powerful Learning Practice – social media enhances education; over 4,000 teachers have been impacted by their brand of professional development. My mom runs this company, I am so proud to be a part of what they’re doing. They’re up for an Open Leadership award too! They’re donating $5 per comment, so please leave one and make a difference.
- OBX Design Works – William Dodson, a talented Web designer and blogger in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
- JASE Digital Media – a local digital media design consultancy that employs some of the area’s best designers (hi, Keith!); their blog offers up lots of good tips and resources on social media
- My Aim Is True – [This is Bake It Pretty's personal blog]
Really – all you need to do is comment. And you’re doing something awesome. Now get chatty. [*ETA here is "edited to add."]
*ETA!!! You guys!!! The most awesome Shiloh Walker told me if I get 50 comments, she’ll donate $50. Please! Take our money!!!
**ETA #2: O.M.F.G.! I said to a friend earlier today (when there were only 7 comments for like the longest time, it seemed) that I’d cry if we didn’t hit 50 today. Well I just got a message from Ali, one of my favorite people, who told me that if we get 75 comments, she’ll donate $50 as well. Now I might cry because this is getting to be more awesome than I thought.
And – since we’re nearing 50, which is way more than I thought, I am for sure committing myself to a $25 donation… and we’ll see if my guilt complex pushes me to $50 as well. (I mean, I’ve got to match these incredible ladies, right? So please- spread the word!)
**So to recap: I pledged $10 if I could get 10 comments today. Shiloh messaged to tell me if we hit 50, she’d donate $50. How amazing is that? And I just got word from Ali that if we get 75 comments, she’s donating $50 as well.
At this point, I’ve changed my commitment to $25, and am contemplating $50. How about, if we hit 100 comments, I’ll do $50 as well, so there you go. Simple – 100 comments, and a minimum of $150 gets donated!
***ETA 3: You guys. I might cry. I’m sniffly right now, with good reason. Courtney Milan, who is all around incredible, told me if we hit 100 comments, she’ll throw in $50 as well. That’s $2 per comment that someone else will be donating!!!
I have no words. And won’t be using asterisks anymore. If you see in the comments, Mara said [she? they?] would donate $50 as well if we hit the 100 comments today goal. Honestly – this is for an amazing cause. And it takes so little effort!
WOW! And the hilarious and great Bree, half of the much loved writing team that forms Moira Rogers told me to put her down for $50 as well if I wanted. And I do. So I did.
! Vivian Arend asked if I wanted to put another $50 down for her. Of course I have no problem spending other people’s money, so now she’s listed too. 
This makes me so happy.
Stacy is also getting in on this – come on, if we hit 150 comments, she’ll donate $50! Talk!
And now Tigris Eden has promised to contribute as well if we make it to 150 comments!!! Whee!!!
YES!!! The great Carly Phillips is joining this fabulous cause! She’s also setting the goal at 150 comments!
I have no words, really. HelenKay Dimon is a fabulous author, a fabulous person, and well, pretty much all around is fabulousity. And as incentive to make you comment and spread the word, she’ll go in $50 too if we hit 150. Not a bad deal, right?
Awesome! Liza has said she’ll contribute $10 to the cause as well. <3 Every little bit helps!
More more more!!! Lauren Dane, who is all kinds of fantabulous and awesome as well, is going in with $50 if we meet the next comment goal!
Whee! We haz VOLTRON! Heh – Donna stepped in as well, the other writing half of Moira Rogers – see? I told you that Moira Rogers is awesome! She’s in for another $50!!! <3
I LOVE THIS WOMAN! I think all? Most of you know Jennifer Haymore has been dealing with cancer. She just finished her radiation today. And she just told me if we hit the next level, she’s in for $50 – come on! Help this woman meet her goal!!!
Yes!!! And the duckies have stepped up! The most lovely, kind, and generous c2 has pledged $75. I wheedled her into it. She’s so beyond awesome.
Then, Likari stepped in with $50.
And Mean Marie, Ann Marie, who obviously isn’t that mean, is coming in with another $50 if we meet our goal.
As is Magdalen, with another $50 – BUT only if we hit 256 comments (or more) – how fun, right?
And – Jackie is now issuing the challenge of 260 comments. For $25.
Shelli Stevens is in with another $50.
And and and!!! You guys are so awesome! Will have a complete list later!
Result? 260 comments = $975 donated to (RED) – come on romance community! Show me you care! (For those of you keeping track, Mara, Shiloh, Liza, and a beautiful silent contributor and I have donated already so that is $225 – and we’re depending on your comments to bring in the rest!)
Amber says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Thank you so much for doing this! It’s so generous. <3
Maggie Robinson/Margaret Rowe says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Okay, i feel guilty now. My usual donations go to literacy, but you’ve made me want to branch out. I admire you for doing this, and will explore some of the links. Well done.
Michelle Rogerson says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
This is awesome. Thanks for joining in. I love it when people take action. I hope we can get some more participation.
Your blog is great, too.
Sara says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Very inspiring! Great work on spreading social good =)
Shiloh Walker says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
:O) How sweet of you…
Dev says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
What a wonderful thing to do!
Heather (DarklyReading) says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Yay for doing good deeds! Its good to giveback and to recommend charities – there are so many out there it’s hard to know where to give money and how much of it will actually go to help those in need.
Chelsea B. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Wow, fantastic!
Jenny wrens says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Here’s helping you get to the 50
Vi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Thanks for making it easy to contribute!
Farrah Rochon says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
You rock (and Shiloh Walker rocks extra hard)! I’m posting and retweeting, and making my way to (RED) to donate!
Tuesday says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
You’re doing something wonderful. Thank you
HelenKay Dimon says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Shiloh is awesome. Nice job, guys.
Liza says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Looks like you are at 10, hoping I can help you get to 50.
Stephanie Staton says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
(RED) is a great cause!
Dee Tenorio says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Ok, this is officially the best post I’ve seen in months!
Hugs,
Dee
Jane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Good luck!
c2 says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
An excellent idea that benefits an excellent cause. :)
ShellBell says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:48 pm
what a good idea!
EC Sheedy says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
See how simple life is. Today you gave me a chance to do something good and I took it.
Brilliant idea. You have many–as does Shiloh, who also has one of my favorite romantic names. Fab post!
aliquis says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Awesome!
Barbara says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Every fall I buy a handful of shirts for myself and my kidlet from Gap’s (PRODUCT) RED line; they donate 50% of their profits to (RED). The shirts are cute and we need ‘em anyway, so it’s sort of an automatic thing now. Even after a direct donation, it’s super easy to keep doing a regular one just by shopping.
Hope you guys get to 50, I’m sending the link out to my family and friends and posting it up on my Facebook page, if they ever get it fixed today.
Portia Da Costa says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
What a fantastic thing to do! That is a great cause. Way to go, you!
Karin Tabke aka Harlow says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:06 pm
You’re one comment closer! If I comment again, does that count too?
Holly says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
How awesome you two! Way to go!
Shiloh Walker says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:15 pm
LOL… um, no, Karin… I think they probably need to come from different peoples. ;o)
JenB says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm
You’re all awesome.
Lisa says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Hey! Another comment!
Kat says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Good luck!
Lauren Dane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
None of us is here today without the support of someone else. We learn, we grow, we are supported, assisted and loved by others. This is part of the foundation of what makes up community.
We like to give money to the Children’s Tumor Foundation – our oldest son has neurofibromatosis a genetic disorder that causes growth of tumors on the nerve endings. CTF does great work on several fronts from camps for kids with NF to research.
Red is an awesome charity organization. They are dynamic and energetic, I love them w
Kris Starr says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Fabulous idea! Here’s to a resounding success!
Susan R says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Great cause! Here’s hoping you get those 50 posts!!
Cathryn Fox says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
You are awesome!
Lynette says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Awesome idea. I’m hoping you make it. I spreaded the word!
tiffany h says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Awesome idea. I’ll spread the word!
Bridget says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I may look like a bad girl, but I love doing good! Thinks for that chance!
Estella says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
What a wonderful and generous thing to do!
Jaci Burton says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:55 pm
It’s a wonderful cause. Y’all are rock stars for supporting it!
Shannon Stacey says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
What an awesome idea! And big smooches to Shiloh, too!
Thirty-three million people in the world have AIDS. Twenty-two million live in Africa.
That’s a frightening and sobering statistic.
Sewicked says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I like to loan money through Kiva, too. Not only do I get the money back (haven’t had a loan defaulted yet) but I can loan that money out again. And again. And again.
It’s all a good cause. Yay you & Shiloh Walker. (even though our collegiate rivals wore red, I’ll support this)
Ali says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Aw, this is a great thing you’re doing here… how awesome of Shiloh, too
Jocelyn Modo says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Go for it girl!
Courtney Milan says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
What a great idea! I really believe that every little bit helps, and this is way more than just a little bit. Good for you.
Maisey Yates says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Yay! I love (red). Great, great cause. Thanks for this, Lime.
You’re so very right, a little bit helps. If everyone gave a little bit, a whole lot would get done!
Manda Collins says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
WTG, Lime! You totally rallied the troops!
Ann Marie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:21 pm
My goal to get day job work done is being thwarted by all these pretty things. Hmph. You do-gooder, you.
SylviaSybil says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:24 pm
What an awesome idea!
Carolyn Jewel says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:26 pm
All right! What a great cause.
SpazP says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
\m/\m/ ROCK!!!
Pamela
Leanna Renee Hieber says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Huzzah! Way to go and thanks for being inspiring!
Amanda says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I love socially responsible people! Thanks for doing this!
Joder says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
This is a great cause and I applaud everyone contributing in any way they can. Word-of-mouth can be just as powerful as a dollar sign.
Lynn says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
OK, now the money starts piling up higher and deeper!! (Also known as a Ph.D.!)
It can be done!!
Later,
Lynn
jaymzangel says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
such a great cause, thanks for spreading the word!
meoskop says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Usually when I type I’m spending MY money. Spending someone else’s via keyboard is unusual. This doesn’t put me on the slope to internet crime, does it?
Lillie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:40 pm
This is so awesome!
Melissa Schroeder says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Woo hoo! What a great cause!
Lindsey Ekland says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Thank you for expanding my understanding of social networking. THis is an easy way to support a good cause. Is there a specified time limit for all these posts? Only for today or for the weekend? I am hoping for 100+ posts, good luck.
Amber Hunter says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Great cause! Up over 50 already. Let’s push this puppy to 100!
RRRJessica says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:46 pm
good work! Motivated me to contribute today too!
Julie Leto says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Hope this helps add to the tally!
Mara says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Aww…we were in the no-job-and-law-school-loans position once, too, many years ago. We’d like to donate in appreciation of you and your generosity under those circumstances. If you meet your # of posts goal, we will donate $50.00, too.
Facebook-guy didn’t make philanthropy cool, as Google would like us to believe. Philanthropy has always been cool.
Paige Ray says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
What an awesome thing to do!
Bree says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Go go social networking!
Silver James says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Duly commented. You go, girl!
Kristi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Holla!!
mMm says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I’m in like Flynn! Comment comment comment!
You’re a good egg, Ms. Limecello.
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Shelli Stevens says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm
You all rock!
preeti says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
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Jambrea says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Woot! Okay I am off to post your link around! Good luck!!! This is totally cool!
Zina says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
A very good cause, my uncle died from aids, well from the other bugs he caught because aids wiped his immune system. I was suprised to see so many were in Africa.
Zina
Fiction Vixen says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
So awesome!! <3
Roxanne St. Claire says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Beautiful, guys! Happy to comment & help. xoxo
Rayna says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
That is go great of your. I think this is a worthy cause. I wish I thought of it.
Bek says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
this is a great Idea. Good luck
Deborah says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Saw this on Twitter. You are doing a Good Thing.
Ayla says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
wow, i love it when people step up for charity.
Louisa Edwards says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Y’all are the best. Go go go!
Rory G says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Just passed 75 and on the way to 100. This is a great thing you are doing!
Beth C. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Great cause. I see you are over the 75 comment mark. Just a few more to go to make the 100 mark.
j.r says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
This is awesome!
Jan Irving says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Well done!
ambercat_13 says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Aw Lime, this is so awesome.
rene says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Thank you for doing this!
molli says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
fantastic!
Kaetrin says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Excellent idea!
Shadow says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Come on folks, keep it coming. Almost to 100!
Bronwyn Green says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
You’re all amazing! THANK YOU!!!
Lynne Connolly says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I tweeted you!
Mike says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Come on this so is a worthwhile cause. Why are there not more comments?
Jess Dee says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
An incredibly worthy cause. Having lived in South Africa most of my life, I know exactly how serious the HIV/AIDS crisis is. Go Lime!
Heather Howard says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:42 pm
+1 for the pile.
Mandy Glover says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:45 pm
this is so awesome you guys!! Helping to make it to 100!
Kelli says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
What an awesome group of people. My hat’s off to all who donate and comment toward the goal.
Heather P. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
What an awesome idea way to help!!!!
Raonaid Luckwell says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
This is really an awesome idea! I salute you for doing this.
Melanie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Creative idea for a fundraiser! Hope the list gets to 100!
Carolyn Crane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Go Lime! And all you amazing women who have piggybacked donations! How cool. This situation of HIV/AIDS in Africa is heartbreaking and you guys are so thoughtful to kick in.
Shayera says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
This is an amazing idea!
Virna DePaul says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
This is great. You all are fabulous!!
CJ James says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
My mom, Silver, sent me here to comment. I hope you get to 100!
Heather says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Nice job, ladies.
Lori says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
How awesome!
SeaGrace says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Yeah! I believe you’re over the 100 mark. Wonderful idea and love all the supporting authors.
billi jean says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Great idea!!! Go
hugs, billi jean
Yuping Liu-Thompkins says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Thank you so much for doing this! Together, we can really make a difference. Happy Social Good Day!
rigmarole says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm
You got it! Congratulations! I’m glad my comment will prove completely pointless here….
limecello says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
WE DID IT!!! WE DID IT!!! Now – all of you need to go comment on the blogs linked to in this post, please. Last time I checked NONE of them had met their goals – so there’s definitely still more money out there to be donated!
Please help = it’s so easy!
Ash says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
This is awesome, all you guys rock
Chris says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I can do this.
Kate Davies says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
What an amazing effort, everyone! Congratulations!
Meg Kinch says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:53 pm
This is a great cause.
Reina Communications || The power of social media for social good says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
[...] who I met via Twitter today, got inspired by our posts and raised $350 today on her blog The Good, the bad and the unread. That’s what I’m talking [...]
Natasha (Wicked Lil Pixie) says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
What an amazing idea! Well done!!
Donna says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Terrific cause! All of you are super awesome for doing this.
Ellie Heller says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
So nice to see so many people helping out. Wish you luck!
Tigris Eden says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I am with Trelina on this you hit 150 comments I go in an add another 50$ with Trelina’s this is just too awesome not to contribute!
JM Kelley says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Great idea! Well worth taking a second to comment.
CindyS says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Well done!!
CindyS
Lou says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
What a wonderful cause! Congratulations
LSUReader says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
What a great idea. I just read about this on Book Binge and I’m happy to comment.
Jessie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
This is a wonderful idea, I hope you reach 150 comments
carly phillips says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Great cause! I’m in for $50 if you hit 150!
Edie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Go you little red fire engine!
Awesome idea.
Cassandra C says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I hope you get your $150 comments!
Leslie Kelly says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Good for you all!
Jess Granger says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Hey, I can post for charity! Good luck!
Ragan J says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
+1 for a good cause!
Malvina says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
What an excellent cause! Hope you get heaps of comments! Good work done all round.
Nastassia says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
This is a great way to spread the word about such a wonderful cause.
Jane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Good luck in reaching 150 comments for the $500 donation.
bamgalace says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
+1 you have my sword, lime.
Robin Taylor says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
How wonderful of all of you. Human kindness pays in wonderful ways.
Dee says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
This is a great concept and cause!
Patricia Sargeant says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
What a great show of support from the romance community. Thanks for getting us started and inspiring us to support such a worthy cause
Best!
Patricia
YouAndWho.com says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
At the socialgood day meetup in buffalo, NY now. Wanted to add my comment. Keep up the good work!
Monica says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Comment, comment! Get those $$$
Madison fairbanks says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Nice!
Triciab says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
What a good idea for Social Good Day.
Sarah says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
I have, like, eight email addresses. Can I use them all to make comments? (Kidding!)
This kicks large amounts of ass. You go girl.
Marg says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Thanks for providing an easy way to help make a difference!
Marg says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Thanks for providing an easy way to help make a difference!
Jeannie Lin says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
What a great idea to raise awareness and support. I know you’ll make your goal.
Heather Rae Scott says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
What an awesome thing to do.
Lura says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Awesome! Let’s do this. I’m posting this to Facebook to spread the word… ^_^
Scraps says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
This is a great idea to raise awareness. And thank you to the generous ladies who are helping to donate $550. I <3 spending money, even if it's not mine!
Jax says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I hope that you get those last few comments!
Jen Awad says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
amazing concept for an amazing cause.
Sybil says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
You guys are awesome! Thanks for helping lime spread the word about a great cause and up the count
.
And if you can please stop by the other sites lime mentions so they can pony up bucks as well *g*
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Great cause!
BronwynK says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
You are all so awesome!!!
cheryl c. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 pm
It’s wonderful to see something so positive being done for worthy causes!
Bev says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Fabulous!!
Susan Saxx says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
This is fantastic, guys. Wish you success!!
KDJames says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I see you’ve hit the 150 mark. Awesome! Adding my comment, just in case, as well as my congratulations for pulling so many people together to support a good cause. Well done, ladies.
Paula R. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
limecello, this is a wonderful endeavor. It looks like you made your numbers today. I admire you for all that you are doing to support RED. Every little bit counts, no matter the amount.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Brandi P says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 pm
This is super awesome! Rock on!!!!
Megan says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Supporting good is always good! Go, you!
Sarah says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Fantastic cause & what a great way to raise money! I’m so pleased to see you’ve already hit 150 comments but I had to comment anyway in case the goal is increased! Congrats on raising so much for a great cause
Nikki Brandyberry says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Awesome cause! Good luck with raising even more!
Debbie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Wow ~~ Amazing!!!
Kara Bell says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Well done!
Squinto says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
This is such an amazing idea! You’re such a sweet person for spreading awareness on AIDS; I know there are a bunch of misconceptions surrounding that illness and it’s remarkable that you’re rallying so much support. Thank you so much for the opportunity to help; I love it when the blogging community gets together for a good cause.
Hollie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Let’s go ladies pump it up
Jane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Hope you raise even more!
Eliza Gayle says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 pm
What a great idea! I’m so glad to see all the wonderful support you received today. Congrats!
Cynthia Eden says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
So late to the party…but I just wanted to say I think this is awesome!!!
Anna/ocelott says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I care, so here is my comment!
SonomaLass says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Wow, lots of comments just in the time it took me to reload the page! This is really a great idea — kudos for your commitment and concern.
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Keep on rockin.
Kuuipo_228 says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I hope this helps
your wonderful cause!
cories5 says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Hope you hit the next goal soon!
Mandi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Wow..amazing.
janicu says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Oh I think you’ll make the 200. It’s going to happen. Off to retweet this too.
Spend our money! (For a good cause) says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
[...] you have to do is leave a comment. Limecello over at The Good, The Bad and the Unread has organized one hell of an outpouring of [...]
library addict says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:11 pm
What a great cause.
iokijo says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
this puts you at 175… good luck … good work : )
Manda Collins says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Lime, you blow my mind with your awesomeness! Go, go, go!
Shirley Rogerson says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Hi. I’m chelbycat’s mom and a romance author. Super great cause! Congratulations at the wonderful responses!
Maischeph says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Wow, you guys are awesome. I can totally comment on this. And retweet it. It’s going to happen!!
Rebecca Goings says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Here’s another comment for your worthy cause! Woohoo!
~~Becka
Kathy C says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
This is awesome. All you guys are great!
Tamara says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
You’re so close! Glad to stop by and help such a great cause.
Inkgrrl says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
WOO! This is Awesome!!
Donna says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
It would be cheating not to leave a comment now that I’m in for dough, wouldn’t it? C’mon, 200!!
Pamela Clare says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
A fantastically worthwhile cause. The level of suffering in Africa due to HIV/AIDS is beyond our comprehension, with villages where almost the entire adult population has died, leaving the young and the elderly to fend for themselves. As a reporter, I covered 25 years of AIDS history (and have thought about putting it in a romance, but not sure that would fly…). So you get applause from me, as well as this verbose comment.
Pat L. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Here is another comment for you. Great Cause!
Renae says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Gogogogogo. Thanks to everyone donating and everyone tweeting and everyone commenting, cause it’s good to see some good cluttering up my twitter feed for once.
Sonya Clark says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
One more for the cause!
peggy says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
A wonderful cause.
Eleri says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Great cause. Great job!
Diana says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Awesome!
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
What a wonderful and generous group of people.
Annmarie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
How cool!
Devin says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Doing my little part to help you reach your goal.
Renee says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Another step closer!
Melissa Ecker says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Great job! Now you’re one more closer!
Janet W says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Super idea. Thx for reminding me to post a comment Miz Limecello
It’s great of you to be doing this!
Sandi Bischoff says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Another little baby step. Great Job!
GrowlyCub says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Comment
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Great job!
Stephen S. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Great cause + great idea + great people = something wonderful.
Carrie Clevenger says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
My company has supported (RED) for many years. It’s good to see it’s still at the forefront as far as the public is concerned. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
Jaimie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Good luck hope you reach your goal!!
Claire Ashgrove says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
What an awesome idea. I can get behind this!
Mary Danielson says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
What a fantastic idea. Hooray comments!
Pamk says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
what an awesome cause. You go girl
L.K. Rigel (likari) says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Here is my comment: If you get to 250 comments, I will donate $50.
Kel says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
What a wonderful goal, and such a great cause.
Good luck to you! (And yes, I read your whole post. And I’ll be back to read more of your blog later
)
Has says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
I am adding my two pennies!
My brother woke me up at 3.30 in the morning but I am glad I am awake to help this fantastic cause!
Chris LadyFae says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
(RED) is one of my absolute favorite causes to donate too!! What you’re all doing is soooooo awesome! <3
vivian arend says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Way to rock it everyone.
Logan says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Have a happy thursday evening!
Annmarie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
I’ll give you tomorrow’s earnings from scrubbing toilets. $50. Tell me where to send it.
Eva / TXBookjunkie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Thanks for doing this. Good luck on reaching your next goal!
Cynthya P says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Excellent cause–good luck making the goal!
Hockeyvampiress says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Would love to add to the $ count but I too am unemployed and can’t help out at this time…. Just wanted to say how proud I am to call you my friend…. Way to go LC and I hope you hit the target.
kurby says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 pm
What a wonderful cause!
Anna Adams says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Hope you make it!
marniecolette says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Here is one more. i know you will make it.
Literary Cravings says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Great cause!!, good luck & hope you reach 250!!!
Paranormal Haven says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
This is so awesome. Hope you reach your goal *fingers crossed*
Stephanie G
Dan says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Great cause…thanks for doing this!
Robin says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Almost there!
Minnchica says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
What an incredible charity to donate to. I had an uncle who died of AIDS, and it is such an incredibly devastating disease. I’ll never forget the pain that he went through, and the pain our family dealt with watching him suffer. Thank you all so much for what you are doing.
Magdalen says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
You have me at “poor, unemployed, and with law school debts” — been there, done that.
Sign me up for a $50 donation if you can get 256 comments (just because it’s 2 to the 8th power, and because it was my “number” at the place where I used to get manicures — oh, okay, just because).
Great use of social media, btw! And for a worthy cause. (Do I need to slip a fiver in with my check, just so that a poor, unemployed, burdened-with-law-school-debts blogger can get a decent cup of coffee?)
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
What a great thing to do!
Lorelie Brown says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Easiest way to raise money for a good cause ever.
Terese says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
What an awesome thing to do!! Mad props!! ::cheers::
JackieO says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Get to 260 comments and I’ll throw down $25!
-Jackie H (twitter: @j_hussein) great cause!
Shawna Burrell says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I am plugged in to both Red and one. They both do amazing work to spread the word, get people educated so we get motivated to act. I’m a little late to your party, but every little bit counts. Thank you. And much thanks to Shi for posting this.
deiphobe says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 pm
(RED) is a great organization!
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September 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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Yvonne R. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 pm
This is such a good cause. So awesome.
Elisabeth Naughton says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Wow. Just…wow.
JennJ says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
What a fantastic cause I hope you get a thousand comments!
BIG HUGS and Bless you for such a great work!
Robert says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 pm
“Nothing in the cry of cicadas suggests they are about to die.” — Matsuo Bash?
Victoria Dahl says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Am I too late?????? I hope not!
I’ll give $25 for 260!
Hockeyvampiress says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
$1000 now…. way to go you might have a new calling…. hope you make the new target!!
LoriA says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
What a great idea, and a great cause!
Beth C. says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Getting close. Good luck on the total comments.
Lacy Danes says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Very cool!
Camille says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
hope I’m not too late!! good luck
Deborah Schneider says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
This is a great cause, happy to help.
Oleta says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Wonderful idea.
Lisa says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Awesome!!!
Jennifer M says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
This is amazing!!! GO… GO… GO!!
Ashelynn Sanford says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
You guys are truly amazing.
John says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
This is a good thing, awareness breeds action…
Cara Wallace says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
This is awesome! You all are wonderful. How many comments are we up to now?
Erin Nicholas says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Impressive, ladies. Very impressive!
tina says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 pm
thanks for the hard work
Vance says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Thanks guys
Laurie London says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:59 pm
This is awesome!
Eli says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Hi, Limecello!
Awesome thing you are doing
Nahum says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
my daughter, Ali, sent me here
Dawn Kirby says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:02 pm
This is too cool!
Fedora says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Hope I’m not to late to comment–thanks for doing this Lime and friends!
Joy says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I am sorry to be so late to the comments on this subject BUT I think this is a fantastic cause & a great way to raise money and raise awareness : )
Stacia Kane says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Shiloh, why didn’t you tell me you were doing this?!
Rhian Cahill says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
What a brilliant idea.
Jodi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
A very important cause
Tibby Armstrong says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Thank you for leading the charge!
Sharon Healy says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Great cause…way to rally around this!
Lou Gagliardi says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
this is wonderful! I hope this succeeds!
Shiloh Walker says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
LOL…Stacia, I was juggling my obsession. O.o It’s a full time thing. A Scary One.
Juniper Bell says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Way to go, ladies! Congratulations on an amazing effort!
Joni says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
What an awesome way to raise awareness and funds! I wish I could donate monetarily, but am in the midst of paying off my daughter’s wedding which takes place Oct 8th! Maybe after my well isn’t so dry I’ll donate later!!!
Toni Sue says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
What a wonderful cause and YOU REACHED THE GOAL! Awesomeness
Synde says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I already belong to (Red) and volenteer for them often.. But still wanted to commment here!
Nixie says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I volunteer at a barn for a riding therapy program for those with special needs a LOT. It’s all non-profit and run on donations. So I know how things go when you find something like this you take interest in…I’m commenting to help. Gonna go back and read the rest of it. it’s a LONG post! LOL
Brad Gallaway says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Add one more comment for the good guys!
JackieO says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
LOL so awesome!! THanks for reaching the 260 comment goal and I’ve just donated $25!
ROCK ON!
(Also, Limecello, I issued a 260 comment goal, not 60 LOL)
M Compton says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Awesome job!!
Bobbi T says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Good Luck going higher
Rhyan Birch says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Wow. Such a great cause. I will be interested in how many comments you have in the end.
Gini Koch says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Awesome idea! I think you’re over 260 now though. Heading for 300?
Jason says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:56 pm
amazing!
SonomaLass says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:08 am
I just donated $15 to bring your total to $1050. You go!!
BronwynK says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:09 am
My comment isn’t here.
You guys are so awesome!!
Mary G says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:56 am
That Limecello, cute & amazing. Thanks to Shiloh too, for stepping up. You girls ROCK!!
Liviania says:
September 24th, 2010 at 1:13 am
I wish I had been online today! That’s absolutely amazing, Lime.
Donna says:
September 24th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Amazing way to help a great cause!
Rosemary says:
September 24th, 2010 at 2:37 am
Great idea – hope you achieve all you set out to do!
Robin F says:
September 24th, 2010 at 3:39 am
Fantastic!
gigi staub says:
September 24th, 2010 at 5:37 am
You guys are awesome, what a great thing to do!
Miranda says:
September 24th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Wow! This is really awesome hope I’m not too late!
Sara says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:50 am
The power of people is a wonderous thing
Brandy W says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Wow this is absolutely amazing. What a wonderful thing to do.
Stacey Thompson-Geer says:
September 24th, 2010 at 9:05 am
This is a great thing. I was personally affected by AIDS and it’s truely not something that should be left in the dark. People need our help and we should be ready to help them, not run away. AIDS isn’t going away and neither should we.
Shelli Stevens » Blog Archive » We made a difference through social media! says:
September 24th, 2010 at 10:03 am
[...] bottom line: can social media be used to make the world a better place?). Well Limecello from the Good, Bad, and Unread blog wanted to prove social media could make the world a better place, and decided she would donate $10 [...]
Kim Castillo says:
September 24th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Thanks so much for reminding us that one person CAN make a difference, Limecello!!
Nikyta says:
September 24th, 2010 at 10:21 am
This is a great idea and I hope I’m not too late.
Aliza says:
September 24th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I almost never comment online, but there’s really no way to justify not doing it here. This is a great cause- thanks for setting it up!
Jamie says:
September 24th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I hope I’m not too late. Thanks for doing this!
keith melton says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Good work, great cause! I salute you. Cheers.
Sheila says:
September 24th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Read my email this morning and wanted to say you guys are awesome for doing this.
catslady says:
September 24th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
What a great way to pay it forward!
blodeuedd says:
September 24th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Found this over at The BookBinge so I am here to do my part, comment that is
Great work!
Wilma says:
September 24th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
What a TERRIFIC idea . . . and I’m all for it!
Pam S (pams00) says:
September 25th, 2010 at 12:10 am
What a great program. Heres to you getting even more comments!
KristieJ says:
September 26th, 2010 at 9:47 am
I’ve been out of the loop on a lot of things this past month, so I hope I’m not too late commenting to make a difference. I think it’s great that so many getting on board with this so this is my tiny little contribution – late though it is.
Lvon' & Livin' Life Reviews says:
September 26th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Absolutely fantastic Program!!=)
Aloha!=)
Lvon' & Livin' Life Reviews says:
September 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I am going to RT as well. Not too sure if I am late but why not!=)
deputman says:
September 27th, 2010 at 11:26 am
One more push for the cause.
Let’s go viral « The Unlikely Grad Student says:
December 5th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
[...] believe me? Just ask Limecello, who, back in September, posted on her blog that if she got 10 comments on a post, she’d donate $10 to an HIV-fighting charity. Not only [...]
Nice Post says:
November 30th, 2011 at 2:22 am
Nice Post…
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